{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-tim-burton-9780813144627","title":"The Philosophy of Tim Burton","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jennifer L. McMahon\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University Press of Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirector and producer Tim Burton impresses audiences with stunning visuals, sinister fantasy worlds, and characters whose personalities are strange and yet familiar. Drawing inspiration from sources as varied as Lewis Carroll, Salvador Dalí, Washington Irving, and Dr. Seuss, Burton's creations frequently elicit both alarm and wonder. Whether crafting an offbeat animated feature, a box-office hit, a collection of short fiction, or an art exhibition, Burton pushes the envelope, and he has emerged as a powerful force in contemporary popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Tim Burton\u003c\/i\u003e, a distinguished group of scholars examines the philosophical underpinnings and significance of the director's oeuvre, investigating films such as \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e (1989), \u003ci\u003eEdward Scissorhands\u003c\/i\u003e (1990), \u003ci\u003eThe Nightmare before Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e (1993), \u003ci\u003eSleepy Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e (1999), \u003ci\u003eBig Fish\u003c\/i\u003e (2003), \u003ci\u003eSweeney Todd\u003c\/i\u003e (2007), \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), and \u003ci\u003eDark Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e (2012). The essays in this volume explore Burton's distinctive style, often disturbing content, and popular appeal through three thematic lenses: identity, views on authority, and aesthetic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering topics ranging from Burton's fascination with Victorian ideals, to his celebration of childhood, to his personal expression of the fantastic, the contributors highlight the filmmaker's peculiar narrative style and his use of unreal settings to prompt heightened awareness of the world we inhabit. \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Tim Burton\u003c\/i\u003e offers a penetrating and provocative look at one of Hollywood's most influential auteurs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47780633444503,"sku":"9780813144627","price":3732.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780813144627.webp?v=1778046750","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-tim-burton-9780813144627","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}